'Banui Ban' Jung Hae-in "The Script Itself Is Attractive... I Want to Challenge New Themes"

Actor Jung Hae-in. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Actor Jung Hae-in revealed the reason he decided to appear in the drama 'Ban-ui Ban'.

On the 16th, the production presentation for tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Ban-ui Ban' was held via YouTube online live broadcast, attended by director Lee Sang-yeop and actors Jung Hae-in, Chae Soo-bin, Lee Ha-na, and Kim Sung-kyu.

On this day, Jung Hae-in said, "Since filming my previous work 'Yoo Yeol's Music Album,' I had heard about 'Ban-ui Ban' from writer Lee Sook-yeon," adding, "From then on, I decided that this would be my next drama."

He continued, "The script itself appealed to me. I wanted to take on the new theme of artificial intelligence."

Regarding why he has been appearing in romance dramas consecutively, he explained, "I quite like romance," and added, "I think the continuous love calls are because people view me favorably."

Jung Hae-in expressed his anticipation for the work, saying, "'Ban-ui Ban' is a mix of excitement and tension. I try not to show it, but my heart is beating very fast," and "I am giving my best and putting all my effort into filming. I have no burden regarding ratings or box office success."

Meanwhile, the drama 'Ban-ui Ban' is a romance story depicting AI programmer Ha-won (played by Jung Hae-in) and classical recording engineer Seo-woo (played by Chae Soo-bin). It is a work by director Lee Sang-yeop, who directed the dramas 'Familiar Wife' and 'My Only One,' and writer Lee Sook-yeon, known for the drama 'Road to Airport' and the film 'Yoo Yeol's Music Album.'

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